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CFPB expands oversight to PayPal and Block, says New Street

New Street says the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s finalized rule that it will soon supervise non-bank firms that offer financial services includes PayPal (PYPL), Block (SQ), Apple (AAPL), Google (GOOG, GOOGL) Amazon (AMZN) and Zelle. Unsurprisingly, banks supported these actions after facing competitive pressure from tech firms moving into financial services, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm believes it is not yet known whether the Trump administration will decid

Block price target raised to $110 from $94 at Mizuho

Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev raised the firm’s price target on Block (SQ) to $110 from $94 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm says that while several investors have expressed concern that Block’s initial 2025 guidance of at least 15% profit growth could be too aggressive, its analysis of the company’s three ecosystems suggests otherwise. Cash App excluding buy-now-pay-later can grow profits at a mid-teens rate, even if Block only adds 1M monthly active users and monetization rate

Jim Cramer Thinks Block Inc (SQ) Is ‘Not Done’

We recently published a list of Jim Cramer’s Latest Calls: 10 Stocks You Should Not Miss. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Block Inc (NYSE:SQ) stands against other Jim Cramer’s latest stock picks you shouldn’t miss. Jim Cramer in a latest program on CNBC talked about earnings results from some […]

CFPB Gives Itself Oversight of Big Tech's Digital-Payment Apps

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday it finalized a rule giving itself the authority to regulate big tech firms in much the same way the consumer watchdog oversees major banks. The largest payment apps now process over 13 billion consumer transactions annually, the CFPB said. The CFPB is trying to tackle its priorities before President-elect Trump takes office in January.

Block downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at Exane BNP Paribas

Exane BNP Paribas downgraded Block (SQ) to Neutral from Outperform with an $88 price target The company’s growth is slowing as the shares have rallied, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm cites its more cautious view of Cash App, “mild” downside risk to consensus estimates and the rally in the stock over the last month for the downgrade. Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See today’s best-performing

Walmart tops estimates, Super Micro Computer rallies: Yahoo Finance

Walmart (WMT) shares are rising this morning after the retail giant reported third quarter earnings and revenue that topped expectations. The company also raised its full-year outlook. Yahoo Finance will speak with CFO John David Rainey at 9:15 a.m. ET. Super Micro Computer, Inc (SMCI). is building on its recent rally, jumping even higher this morning; the sharp moves come after the company filed a plan to avoid a possible Nasdaq delisting. Yahoo Finance trending tickers include Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (DJT), XPeng (XPEV), and Block (SQ). Key guests include:9 a.m. ET - Michael O'Rourke, JonesTrading Chief Market Strategist10:15 a.m. ET - Oliver Chen, TD Cowen Senior Research Analyst10:30 a.m. ET - Mike Novogratz, Galaxy Digital CEO11:40 a.m. ET - Kate Monroe, VETCOMM CEO

Shopify vs. Block: Which E-Commerce and Fintech Stock Is the Better Buy?

Shopify (SHOP) and Block (SQ) are two very different companies, yet both operate in the e-commerce and payments sectors, serving businesses in related ways. Over the past five years, their trajectories have been quite similar – both were major beneficiaries of pandemic tailwinds, only to face significant drawdowns as those effects faded. Using TipRanks’ Stock Comparison Tool, this article provides a closer look at the recent developments of both companies, including their latest Q3 earnings repo

3 US Stocks That May Be Trading Below Their Estimated Value

As the U.S. stock market continues to rally post-election, with major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 reaching record highs, investors are increasingly optimistic about potential opportunities. In such a buoyant market environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their estimated value can offer unique investment prospects for those looking to capitalize on undervalued assets.
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